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Procurement and Business Services

Contract Information

State or Agency

Clemson University and the State of South Carolina enter into contracts with suppliers to acquire favorable prices for many frequently used items or services, commonly referred to as state or agency contracts. Clemson University and the State of South Carolina have contracts with several hundred suppliers, covering thousands of items.

State Contract Links

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Department Responsibilities for State and Agency Contracts

All departments are required to purchase goods or services from the state or agency contracts. Any questions related to the application of the contract or the services provided by the contract should be directed to Procurement Services.

All departments using state contracts are responsible for verifying that the goods or services ordered or received conform to the contract specifications and terms or each order prior to the authorization of each payment.

All departments are requested to address, document and report any issues related to the contractual terms or performance related to the state or agency contracts to Procurement Services.

Email contracts@clemson.edu for contract review. Please note that procurement contracts should still be added as an attachment through buyWays.

Login to Clemson buyWays to view all Clemson, State and State IT contracts.

Ten Percent Rule

For "governmental bodies" like Clemson University, which are subject to the Consolidated Procurement Code, term contracts are mandatory - with one exception. The University may purchase supplies, services, or information technology from another supplier if the alternative supplier offers the same items under the same terms and conditions at a price at least 10% lower than the term contract price.

However, before proceeding, the term contract supplier must be given the opportunity to match the lower price. 

If the term contract supplier agrees to meet the price, the purchase must be made from the contract supplier. If the term contract supplier does not match the lower price, the University may proceed with the non-contract supplier, provided that the transaction and process are properly documented in compliance with S.C. Procurement Code 11-35-310(37).